Characterization of Fermented Rice Noodle (mohingar) in Myanmar

Abstract

Myanmar has several traditional fermented foods, wherein the process of manufacture is highly dependent on the microorganisms naturally present in the raw materials and in the environment.There is popular traditional fermented food in Myanmar called mohingar (fermented rice noodles) that is a kind of noodle soup that could be called the country's national dish.There are a variety of traditional fermented food products available in the markets or restaurants and most of these products are produced on a small scale by local area industry.
Though many people in Myanmar eat mohingar for breakfast, they also often have nonfermented noodles called, khauk swear.